Google faces backlash for plan that would turn off Search for schools that restrict AI

Google clarifies school Search and AI settings after backlash

Google initially said students at schools using its K-12 software would lose access to Search unless their schools opted in to AI tools such as Gemini. After backlash, Google said Search, Gemini, and Gemini Notebook would all be off by default and schools could turn them on individually. The difference between its initial statement and later clarification remains unresolved in the supplied account.

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